2014 YAMAHA YZ450F ECU

FRONT WHEEL
4-4
EAS1SL1123REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Front wheel
EAS1SL1124CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Check:
• Front wheel axle
Roll the front wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends  Replace.
EWA13460
WARNING
Do not use a bent front wheel axle even after
correcting this.
2. Check:
•Tire (s)
• Front wheel
Damage/wear  Replace
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on page
3-32 and “CHECKING THE WHEELS” on
page 3-33.
3. Check:
• Spokes
Bend/damage  Replace.
Loose  Tighten.
Tap the spokes with a screwdriver.
TIP
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone; a
loose spoke will sound flat.
4. Tighten:
• Spokes
Refer to “CHECKING AND TIGHTENING
THE SPOKES” on page 3-32.
TIP
After tightening the spokes, measure the wheel
runout.
5. Measure:
• Wheel radial runout “a”
• Wheel lateral runout “b”
Out of specification  Repair/replace.
6. Check:
•Collars
Damage/wear  Replace
7. Check:
• Bearing
Front wheel turns roughly or is loose  Re-
place the wheel bearings.
• Oil seals
Damage/wear  Replace
Spokes
2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Radial wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
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REAR WHEEL
4-8
EAS1SL1129REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle nut “1”
3. Loosen:
• Locknut “2”
4. Tighten:
• Adjusting bolt “3”
5. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle
• Rear wheel
TIP
• Push the rear wheel forward and remove the
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
• Do not depress the brake pedal with the rear
wheel removed.
EAS1SL1130CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:
• Rear wheel axle
• Rear wheel
• Bearing
• Oil seals
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-4.
2. Check:
•Tire (s)
• Rear wheel
Damage/wear  Replace
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on page
3-32 and “CHECKING THE WHEELS” on
page 3-33.
3. Check:
• Spokes
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-4.
4. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout
• Lateral wheel runout
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-4.
EAS1SL1131DISASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Remove:
• Oil seals
• Bearing
Refer to “DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT
WHEEL” on page 4-5.
EAS1SL1132CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR
WHEEL SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear “a”  Replace the
rear wheel sprocket and the drive sprocket
as a set.
Bent tooth  Replace the rear wheel
sprocket and the drive sprocket as a set.
2. Replace:
• Rear wheel sprocket
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a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the rear
wheel sprocket.
b. Clean the rear wheel drive hub with a clean
cloth, especially the surfaces that contact
the sprocket.
c. Install the new rear wheel sprocket.
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Radial wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Rear wheel sprocket
Rear wheel sprocket self-locking
nut
42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
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HANDLEBAR
4-33
EAS1SL1162REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Grip “1”
TIP
Blow in compressed air between the handlebar
or tube guide and the grip. Then remove the
grip which has become loose.
EAS1SL1163CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Check:
• Handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage  Replace.EWA13690
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
EAS1SL1164INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Install:
• Damper “1”
• Lower handlebar holders “2” (temporarily)
• Handlebar “3”
• Upper handlebar holders “4”
TIP
• Install the lower handlebar holders with them
side having the greater distance “a” from the
mounting bolt center facing forward.
• Installing the lower handlebar holders in the
reverse direction allow the front-to-rear offset
amount of the handlebar position to be
changed.
• The upper handlebar holders should be in-
stalled with the punch marks “b” facing for-
ward.
• When installing the handlebar, make sure that
right and left marks “c” are in place identically
on both sides.
• Install the handlebar so that the projection “d”
of the upper handlebar holders is positioned
at the mark on the handlebar as shown.
ECA14250
NOTICE
• First, tighten the bolts on the front side of
the upper handlebar holder, and then on
the rear side.
• Turn the handlebar all the way to the left
and right. If there is any contact with the
fuel tank, adjust the handlebar position.
Upper handlebar holder bolt
28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)T R..
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1
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FRONT FORK
4-39
EAS1SL1166REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Record the adjusting screw setting position be-
fore loosening the adjuster and the base valve.
2. Loosen:
• Upper bracket pinch bolts
• Damper assembly
• Lower bracket pinch boltsEWA13120
WARNING
Before loosening the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork
leg.
TIP
Before removing the front fork leg from the ve-
hicle, loosen the damper assembly “1” with the
cap bolt ring wrench “2.”
3. Remove:
• Front fork leg (s)
EAS1SL1167DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
1. Drain:
• Fork oil
2. Remove:
• Adjuster “1”
(from the inner tube)
TIP
• While compressing the inner tube “2”, set the
cap bolt ring wrench “4” between the inner
tube and locknut “3”.
• Hold the locknut and remove the adjuster.
ECA14180
NOTICE
Do not remove the locknut as the damper
rod may go into the damper assembly and
not be taken out.
3. Remove:
• Dust seal “1”
• Oil seal clip “2”
(with a flat-head screwdriver)ECA14180
NOTICE
Do not scratch the inner tube.
4. Remove:
• Inner tube “1”
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a. Push in slowly “a” the inner tube just before
it bottoms out and then pull it back quickly
“b”.
b. Repeat this step until the inner tube can be
pulled out from the outer tube.
Cap bolt ring wrench
90890-01501
YM-01501
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Cap bolt ring wrench
90890-01501
YM-01501
1
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2

STEERING HEAD
4-50
EAS1SL1172REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Ring nut “1”
TIP
Remove the ring nut with the steering nut
wrench “2”.
EWA13730
WARNING
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
EAS1SL1173CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash with kerosene:
• Bearing
• Bearing races
2. Check:
• Bearing
• Bearing races
Damage/pitting  Replace.
3. Replace:
• Bearing
• Bearing races
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a. Remove the bearing race from the steering
head pipe with a long rod “1” and a hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a chisel “2” and a hammer.
c. Install a new bearing race.ECA14270
NOTICE
• Take care not to damage the steering shaft
thread.
• If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
TIP
Always replace the bearing and the bearing
race as a set.
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4. Check:
• Upper bracket
• Lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage  Replace.
EAS1SL1174INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Install:
• Lower bearing “1”
TIP
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the dust
seal lip and bearing inner circumference.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-56
EAS1SL1176HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBEREWA13740
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make
sure that you understand the following in
-
formation. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for property damage or person
-
al injury that may result from improper han-
dling of the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion
due to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor
-
mance.
TIP
A break-in is required up to about 50 km of run-
ning.
EAS1SL1177DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER
Before disposing the rear shock absorber, be
sure to extract the nitrogen gas from valve “1”.
EWA33DD052
WARNING
• Wear protective glasses to prevent your
eyes from damage due to possible gas or
metal chips scattered.
• To dispose of a damaged or a worn-out
rear shock absorber, take the unit to your
Yamaha dealer for this disposal proce
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dure.
EAS1SL1178REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
“1”
TIP
While removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
• Rear shock absorber assembly (-ies)
EAS1SL1179REMOVING THE BEARING
1. Remove:
• Stopper ring (upper bearing) “1”
TIP
Press in the bearing while pressing its outer
race and remove the stopper ring.
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1

SWINGARM
4-61
EAS1SL1185REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Measure:
• Swingarm side play
• Swingarm vertical movement
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a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
b. Measure the swingarm side play “a” by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers, the bearings, and
the collars.
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement “b”
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth
or if there is binding, check the spacers, the
bearings, and the collars.
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EAS1SL1186REMOVING THE BEARING
1. Remove:
• Bearing “1”
TIP
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
EAS1SL1187CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends  Replace.EWA13770
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash with kerosene:
• Pivot shaft
• Spacers
•Collars
• Bearing
4. Check:
• Oil seals
Damage  Replace.
• Bearing
• Spacers
Free play exists/unsmooth revolution/rust 
Replace bearing and bushing as a set.
EAS1SL1188
Pivot shaft nut
85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Swingarm end free play limit (ra-
dial)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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CHAIN DRIVE
4-64
EAS1SL1190REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Joint clip
• Drive chain joint “1”
• Drive chain “2”
EAS1SL1191CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Measure:
• 15-link section “a” of the drive chain
Out of specification  Replace the drive
chain.
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a. Measure the length “a” between the inner
sides of the pins and the length “b” between
the outer sides of the pins on a 15-link sec
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tion of the drive chain as shown in the illus-
tration.
b. Calculate the length “c” of the 15-link section
of the drive chain using the following formu
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la.
Drive chain 15-link section length “c” =
(length “a” between pin inner sides + length
“b” between pin outer sides)/2
TIP
• When measuring a 15-link section of the drive
chain, make sure that the drive chain is taut.
• Perform this procedure 2–3 times, at a differ-
ent location each time.
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2. Check:
•Drive chain
Stiffness  Clean, lubricate, or replace.
3. Clean:
•Drive chain
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a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove
any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
and completely dry it.
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15-link length limit
242.9 mm (9.56 in)